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"Even In The Past...": Neeraj Chopra's Father On Athlete's Bond With Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem

A World Athletics Championships gold medal is no more a dream for India's javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra. The star athlete fouled in his first attempt in the final at Budapest, Hungary on Sunday night, but made a solid comeback and threw the javelin to a distance of 88.17m in his second attempt. It eventually helped Neeraj secure the top honour in the final as the second-best was 87.82m from his Pakistan opponent Arshad Nadeem. The latter won the silver medal at the event, while Jakub Vadlejch of the Czech Republic ended the tournament with a bronze, thanks to his throw of 86.67m.

From 'Just Participating' To Winning Medals With Fire In The Belly - Gagan Narang Traces Change In Indian Sport

Neeraj Chopra put Indian sport on world map once again as he won a gold medal at the World Athletics Championship. With a throw of 88.17m in the javelin throw final, Chopra won the maiden World Athletics Gold Medal By an Indian. Neeraj has been a trail-blazer of sorts. After he made it big in javelin throw, the athletics discipline showed a great potential. The result was that two other athletes Kishore Jena and DP Manu also finished in top-6 in Sunday's final.

Neeraj Chopra Diet: What Does India's 'Golden Boy' Eat To Keep Himself In Shape?

Neeraj Chopra looks to maintain a body fat percentage of around 10%, which is said to be perfect for javelin throw athletes. But, maintaining such a low body fat percentage isn't the easiest. The athlete from Haryana strictly follows his diet regimen, which is high in fruits and protein. He makes sure to consume enough macronutrients that support muscle growth and maintain a healthy level of body fat percentage.

Having Last Met His Parents Two Years Ago, Kishore Jena Might Have To Wait Longer For Homecoming

Indian javelin thrower Kishore Kumar Jena does feel homesick at times, especially when none of his sisters are around to facilitate a video call with his aged parents. Being away from family is one of the sacrifices a professional athlete has to make. Jena last met his parents two years ago and he might not get to see them for another 12 months as he remains focussed on his preparation for the Paris Olympics. On Sunday, he finished a creditable fifth in the javelin throw final at the World Championships.

"No Pakistan-India Rivalry...": Arshad Nadeem After Neeraj Chopra Pipped Him For World Championships Gold

In Arshad Nadeem, India's Neeraj Chopra will have tough competition for the gold medal at Paris Olympics, but the Pakistani ace says for now both are just "very happy" to call the shots in a sport once dominated by the Europeans. In cricket-crazy Pakistan, Nadeem has become the toast of the nation after becoming its first athlete to win a medal at the World Athletics Championships. Nadeem bagged silver in the men's javelin thrown final in Budapest on Sunday, as Olympic champion Chopra won the gold medal.

After Historic World Athletics Championships Campaign, Have A Look At India's National Record Holders In Various Athletics Events

At the recently concluded World Athletics Championships 2023, Indian Olympic medalist Neeraj Chopra made history by giving the country its first-ever World Champion in athletics and 3000 m steeplechase racer Parul Chaudhary also established a new national record in her discipline with timings of 9:15.31 and qualified for the 2024 Paris Olympics. After a historic World Championships event for India, let us look at our national record holders in various disciplines in athletics.

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"Even In The Past...": Neeraj Chopra's Father On Athlete's Bond With Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem

From 'Just Participating' To Winning Medals With Fire In The Belly - Gagan Narang Traces Change In Indian Sport

Neeraj Chopra Diet: What Does India's 'Golden Boy' Eat To Keep Himself In Shape?

Having Last Met His Parents Two Years Ago, Kishore Jena Might Have To Wait Longer For Homecoming

"No Pakistan-India Rivalry...": Arshad Nadeem After Neeraj Chopra Pipped Him For World Championships Gold

After Historic World Athletics Championships Campaign, Have A Look At India's National Record Holders In Various Athletics Events

E-sports to allow Russian competitors to fly their flag

Chicago police 'almost completely dispelled' shooting at White Sox game came from outside stadium